<p>Today I read this article saying that "more than 300 colleges" are having SATs optional and emphasizing AP's, SAT subject tests, and IB's instead. (LA times: Admissions</a> officers say SAT exams should be optional - Los Angeles Times) Does it really mean that I have to throw away my SAT books, stop going to my SAT prep class, and study SAT2's and AP's?</p>
<p>I'm confused. Does the "more than 300 colleges" mean like,, really "goable" and selective colleges?</p>
<p>nah most selective schools still require SAT or ACT, but there are a lot of good schools that are SAT optional. you just have to find them</p>
<p>There's supposedly a trend where, in the coming ten to twenty years, MOST schools will move away from the SAT. That being said, it will never affect us in any meaningful way.</p>
<p>its not gonna happen..it already did happen..but those colleges aren't that great..not selective at all .. =/</p>
<p>Here is a list of colleges that have gone SAT "optional," although it may not be complete and "optional" for some may mean only if your GPA or rank is at a set high level or you instead submit SAT II and/or AP scores: </p>
<p>Optional</a> List | FairTest</p>
<p>The highest ranked school that has eliminated the need to submit any test is Wake Forest (recent change starting with those applying now for Fall 09) ranked 28 in national universities by US News. Thus, unless the only schools you intend to apply to are on the list, you should not set your hopes for avoiding the test.</p>
<p>uhh I have to disagree with desi_chich... Wake Forest, Holy Cross, Bates, and Bowdoin are all SAT optional and amazing schools, oh and selective.</p>